Kenny Reichert is a Chicago-based guitarist, composer, bandleader, and educator who has
been described as “a distinctive player and composer” by DownBeat Magazine and
“accomplished” by Textura. He is known for his wide-reaching artistic vision and creativity,
seeking to expand his boundaries and discover new musical horizons. This concert celebrates
Reichert’s new release, Switch, out June 7 on Calligram Records. The quartet features Lenard
Simpson (alto saxophone), Ethan Philion (upright bass), and Devin Drobka (drums and
cymbals).
Reichert is a seasoned performer, having shared the stage alongside many notable artists in the
Midwest including Russ Johnson, Geof Bradfield, Dana Hall, Ana Everling, Jon Irabagon, Clark
Sommers, Jon Deitemyer, Lenard Simpson, Johannes Wallmann, Alyssa Allgood, Ethan Philion,
Julia Danielle, and Devin Drobka. Reichert’s second studio album as a leader, Deep Breath,
was released in April 2023 with Shifting Paradigm Records. He self-released his debut album
Interpretations in 2015 and has been featured on recordings such as Ana Everling’s Live at Pro
Musica (Ana Everling), Johannes Wallmann’s Love Wins (Fresh Sound) and Ian Ewing’s
Overnight (Nettwerk Music Group).
Born in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Reichert grew up playing piano, guitar, and organ. After attending
Berklee College of Music, Reichert returned to Milwaukee to complete his studies in Economics
at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Reichert holds a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from
DePaul University and was a 2022 Luminarts Cultural Foundation Jazz Improvisation Fellow.
PRESS QUOTES
“...a distinctive player and composer with wide-ranging idiomatic inklings.”
- DownBeat
“When one considers how accomplished Reichert shows himself to be as a guitarist,
bandleader, and writer, the words triple threat come to mind.”
- Textura
been described as “a distinctive player and composer” by DownBeat Magazine and
“accomplished” by Textura. He is known for his wide-reaching artistic vision and creativity,
seeking to expand his boundaries and discover new musical horizons. This concert celebrates
Reichert’s new release, Switch, out June 7 on Calligram Records. The quartet features Lenard
Simpson (alto saxophone), Ethan Philion (upright bass), and Devin Drobka (drums and
cymbals).
Reichert is a seasoned performer, having shared the stage alongside many notable artists in the
Midwest including Russ Johnson, Geof Bradfield, Dana Hall, Ana Everling, Jon Irabagon, Clark
Sommers, Jon Deitemyer, Lenard Simpson, Johannes Wallmann, Alyssa Allgood, Ethan Philion,
Julia Danielle, and Devin Drobka. Reichert’s second studio album as a leader, Deep Breath,
was released in April 2023 with Shifting Paradigm Records. He self-released his debut album
Interpretations in 2015 and has been featured on recordings such as Ana Everling’s Live at Pro
Musica (Ana Everling), Johannes Wallmann’s Love Wins (Fresh Sound) and Ian Ewing’s
Overnight (Nettwerk Music Group).
Born in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Reichert grew up playing piano, guitar, and organ. After attending
Berklee College of Music, Reichert returned to Milwaukee to complete his studies in Economics
at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Reichert holds a Master of Music in Jazz Studies from
DePaul University and was a 2022 Luminarts Cultural Foundation Jazz Improvisation Fellow.
PRESS QUOTES
“...a distinctive player and composer with wide-ranging idiomatic inklings.”
- DownBeat
“When one considers how accomplished Reichert shows himself to be as a guitarist,
bandleader, and writer, the words triple threat come to mind.”
- Textura